Commemorating the 200th Anniversary of Revolutionary War General Marquis de Lafayette's visit to Rome, Oriskany, Whitestown, and Utica, New York on June 25, 2025

This Senate Resolution (J 156) commemorates the 200th anniversary of Revolutionary War General Marquis de Lafayette's 1825 visit to Rome, Oriskany, Whitestown, and Utica, New York, on June 25, 2025. It honors Lafayette's historical role as a French military officer who supported American independence and his specific connections to these New York communities during his 1825 tour. The resolution serves as a ceremonial recognition by the New York State Legislature, with no policy changes or direct impact on residents or laws. It is purely commemorative, highlighting Lafayette's legacy and his ties to these locations.